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Mural nears completion; temporary luminaries and fall arts programming set for Sammamish
Summary
Commission staff reported the Kalani mural will be finished by the end of June (50% payment made), temporary luminaries are installed at Sammamish Commons through mid-September, and fall gallery and lecture programs are being planned; a July 30 screening co-hosted with Sammamish Rotary was also announced.
The Sammamish Arts Commission received multiple public-art and program updates at its June 22 meeting: the Kalani mural is nearly complete and the commission has issued a 50% contract payment; a set of temporary luminaries is lit near Sammamish Commons through mid-September; and fall programming, including the popular Creative Connect lecture series and a community film screening on July 30, was outlined.
Britt, staff supporting the commission, said the mural artist is "about 95% done" on portions of the work and is expected to finish by the end of June. The commission has paid half of the agreed contract amount to the artist ($4,750) and will issue the remaining 50% upon completion and installation of an anti-graffiti coating. The artist will attend the city's July 4 event for a community meet-and-greet and a small children’s activity tied to the mural project.
Commissioners also reviewed temporary public art installed near the Sammamish Commons flagpole: four metal luminaries inspired by pollinators with soft lighting. Staff asked residents to report any lights that appear out at night; one fixture may be shaded and the artist is prepared to adjust lighting if needed. These luminaries are scheduled to remain in place through mid-September.
On programming, staff said the Creative Connect fall lecture series has attracted substantial interest and that a small community-sourced exhibit titled "Sammamish Grows Together" (photos with audio narratives) will be installed after the July 4 holiday. Staff also reported a nonprofit subcommittee-spearheaded screening of the documentary Join or Die on July 30 at the Sammamish Library (co-hosted by Sammamish Rotary and King County Library); seating is limited and registration is requested.
Context and next steps: Staff will print work-in-progress images for the July 4 meet-and-greet and follow up at the July Arts Commission meeting with updated program rosters and any recommended exhibit upgrades. Commissioners discussed marking the national 250th anniversary in connection with public-art dedications and suggested a plaque and possible invitations to local Salish and Snoqualmie tribal representatives; any formal invitation or dedication would follow city protocol and coordination with city administration.
Ending: The commission closed the item noting community enthusiasm for the projects and plans to monitor luminary lighting and finalize program logistics before the July meeting.
